The Houston Texans stayed in their locker room for the playing of the national anthem. The Miami Dolphins explained in a viral video they plan to do the same.
The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the anthem, but one of their key defensive players took a knee and raised his right fist in the air during the song, and then was joined by teammates — and everyone who plays for the Texans — for a moment of unity at midfield.
Detroit Lions players have said little about their plans to protest police brutality and racial injustice before Sunday's season opener against the Chicago Bears, only that there will be some form of protest and that whatever they do likely will be unified.